ADJECTIVE
verlegen/fɛɐ̯ˈleːɡn̩/embarrassed; awkward; shy
verlegen is a German adjective that means embarrassed, awkward, or shy. It is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈleːɡn̩/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "verlegener" and "verlegensten".
Definitions
1.embarrassed or feeling awkward(emotion)
a.shy or ill at ease in a social situation
Sie wurde ganz verlegen, als man sie gelobt hat.—She became quite embarrassed when she was praised.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | verlegen |
|---|---|
| Comparative | verlegener |
| Superlative | verlegensten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "verlegen" mean in English?
- "verlegen" means embarrassed, awkward, or shy. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "verlegen"?
- "verlegen" is pronounced /fɛɐ̯ˈleːɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "verlegen"?
- The comparative of "verlegen" is "verlegener" and the superlative is "verlegensten".
- What part of speech is "verlegen"?
- "verlegen" is a adjective in German.
